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Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement from international cricket drew heartfelt tributes from Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant. Kohli praised him as the safest pair of hands in the slips and his favourite Test batting partner, while recalling Rahane’s historic leadership during India’s Australia triumph

Shillong Lajong and debutants Nongkseh SS&CC kick off the 135th Durand Cup campaign in a historic Shillong derby as Meghalaya celebrates an unprecedented three local clubs in the tournament, highlighting the state's growing stature in Indian football.

The UAE booked their place at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2027 by defeating hosts Malaysia by one run in a thrilling Asia Qualifier final. The unbeaten campaign secured the region’s lone qualification berth for the global tournament in Nepal and Bangladesh

India's discus thrower Seema Kaliramna says returning to competition after motherhood made her more patient and mentally stronger. Fresh from her best season, the national champion hopes to carry her consistency into the Commonwealth Games as she targets success in Glasgow

The BCCI paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane following his retirement from international cricket, praising his resilience, overseas batting exploits and inspirational leadership during India's historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph, saying his legacy extends far beyond statistics

Newly selected India spinner Saransh Jain credited family sacrifices, unwavering discipline and consistency for his maiden Test call-up to the Sri Lanka tour. The 33-year-old also spoke about his cricketing idols, Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin, and his lifelong dream of representing India

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu paid a heartfelt tribute to Ajinkya Rahane following his retirement from international cricket, praising his courage, composure and memorable overseas performances, while calling his match-winning century at Lord's in 2014 one of his defining career highlights

Ajinkya Rahane retired from international cricket, leaving behind a legacy of understated leadership, memorable Test performances and resilience. Despite leading India to a historic Test series win in Australia, the elegant batter often remained overshadowed and, many believe, underappreciated

Murali Sreeshankar completed a remarkable comeback from a career-threatening knee injury to win Commonwealth Games silver in Glasgow. His father recalled fearing he might never walk again, while the long jumper credited meticulous planning, mental resilience and teamwork for his inspiring return

India's men's and women's hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys at the FIH Hockey World Cup, replacing the traditional blue kit. While Hockey India defended the change, former captain Viren Rasquinha questioned abandoning the team's long-standing identity and legacy

Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane, 38, has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket. Rahane, who debuted in 2013, represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is. His last appearance was during the 2023 West Indies Test series.

FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA), several Argentina players, and one Spanish player over alleged misconduct during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Players Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada, team official Roberto Ayala, and Spain’s Gavi face separate cases for assault and unsporting behaviour.

Murali Sreeshankar scripted history at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by clinching silver in men’s long jump, becoming India’s first double medallist in the event. The Kerala athlete, who had earlier won silver in Birmingham 2022, leapt 8.09m to secure second place behind Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle.

Indian boxers enjoyed a perfect day at the Commonwealth Games, with five more pugilists reaching the semifinals to guarantee medals. Shot putters Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill also qualified for the final, while swimmers and weightlifter Sanjana endured disappointing outings

Arundhati Choudhary and Sakshi entered the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing competition after winning their respective quarterfinal bouts in Glasgow on Wednesday. Their victories guaranteed India at least two more bronze medals, with both now eyeing places in the finals.

India boxing coach Hari Kishan Belwal said his boxers have been instructed to dominate bouts to avoid close judging decisions at the Commonwealth Games. His comments came after Mandengbam Jadumani Singh secured at least a bronze medal in the men's 55kg event

India advanced to both the men's and women's team finals of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships after defeating England in their respective semifinals. The hosts will face Malaysia in both title clashes at the Thyagaraj Stadium

Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport is entering an exciting new era, citing strong growth in television audiences, fan engagement and commercial success. He also highlighted major calendar expansions and the sport's evolving media strategy

Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to his late coach Ramakant Achrekar on Guru Purnima, visiting his memorial at Shivaji Park and thanking the mentor who shaped both his cricketing career and character through years of dedicated guidance

Indian boxer Sakshi guaranteed India another medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by storming into the semifinals with a 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Northern Ireland’s Caitlin Fryers in the quarter-finals

India's HS Prannoy and Unnati Hooda made strong starts at the Taipei Open Super 300 on Wednesday, securing straight-game victories to reach the second round. Promising shuttler Tharun Mannepalli also advanced after shocking eighth seed Jeon Hyeok Jin

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has become the world's first cricket franchise to cross $300 million in brand valuation, according to Houlihan Lokey's 2026 study. Driven by massive digital growth and landmark acquisition deals, the IPL's total business value reached $20.6 billion

Indian javelin thrower Rohit Yadav believes consistency rather than one big effort will determine success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The four-time national champion focuses on rhythm, technical execution, and recovery alongside Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra

As heavy rain lashes the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, spectators question athlete safety. World Athletics regulations, advanced synthetic track drainage, and complex scheduling constraints explain why outdoor track and field events continue despite the downpour without reserve days